FLIRC USB Universal Remote Control Receiver
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Brand | Flirc |
Special Feature | Universal |
Color | Silver and black |
Max Number of Supported Devices | 1 |
Compatible Devices | Television, Personal Computer |
About this item
- Control your NVIDIA Shield, FireTV, Pi, or PC. Compatible with Harmony, or almost any remote control
- Also works with Playstation, XBOX 360, Raspberry PI, Windows Media Center, Kodi, Plex, and many more
- Flirc’s easy-to-use software walks you through the entire pairing process and works on Windows, OSX and Linux
- New version brings many new software features, hardware features, and partners
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Remote Control | 4.1 | — | — | 4.0 | 5.0 | — |
Volume control | 3.9 | — | — | 4.3 | 4.8 | — |
Sold By | Flirc Inc. | Prestige Milano | Phat Satellite | Ebargainworld | Search Buy Repeat | xuuyuu |
compatible devices | Television, Personal Computer | Raspberry Pi | Television | Television, Streaming Device | Television | Television |
connectivity tech | Usb | Usb | Infrared | Infrared | Infrared | Infrared |
maximum range | 10 meters | — | 10 meters | 10 meters | — | 10 meters |
style | Universal | Universal | Universal | Universal | Universal | Universal |
model number | FL-25626 | VILP136 | UR2L-R803 | URC7935 | — | — |
Product Description
What is Flirc?
Flirc allows you to pair any remote control with your computer or media center. Just walk through our super simple cross platform pairing application, and you're done. Use your previously paired remote with no additional software on any machine with Flirc.
Flirc: Tiny but Simple
The USB Flirc makes it easy to control your devices.
It even adds functionality to devices that ship with overly simplistic remotes.
Plug it in. Set it up. It just works.
The USB Flirc works anywhere with anything
The Flirc can be set up to work with virtually any box that has a USB plug, from the Raspberry Pi to the Fire TV to a gigantic Windows Media Center.
While its primary use is with Media Centers and Set Top boxes, you can pair it with virtually any remote control and any box/computer, which means it even works for advancing slides while giving presentations from your laptop or navigating a webpage from across the room.
With a little elbow grease, you can actually use one to launch applications, start up games, and put your PC to sleep.
Universal Remote Support
If you have a universal remote, there is almost certain a USB Flirc profile available to work with. And if not, you can program a universal remote to work with the USB Flirc just like any other remote might.
Plug n Play
Once you've paired your Flirc and remote with the software, you can keep using the two across computers, laptops, and other devices, no software necessary. Just unplug the Flirc from your computer and plug it into your Shield or Pi. It will continue to "just work."
Compatible with
- Raspberry Pi
- NVIDIA Shield
- Fire TV (with USB ports)
- Windows, Mac, and Linux
- All IR remotes, including universal remotes with profiles
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 0.98 x 0.47 x 0.24 inches |
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Item Weight | 0.96 ounces |
ASIN | B01NBRBWS6 |
Item model number | FL-25626 |
Customer Reviews |
4.2 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #20,149 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #1,032 in Remote Controls (Electronics) |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | December 31, 2016 |
Manufacturer | Flirc Inc. |
Country of Origin | China |
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Customers like the performance and connectivity of the remote control. For example, they say it works perfectly with any remote and it can be used to control TVs, media centers, and other devices. Customers also appreciate the range and customization. That said, some complain about the ease of use, quality, value, and buttons.
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Customers like the performance of the remote control. They mention that it works great, the hardware works perfectly, and it's easy to use. Some say that it'll work with other remotes, and that it has capabilities that go well beyond what they need it for.
"...This inexpensive little device is working perfectly, and I couldn’t be happier with this purchase." Read more
"...It was a very useful problem solver and a handy solution." Read more
"...For the First TV Gen 1, it works great. Very response and all buttons map. For the newer Gen 2, however, not so much...." Read more
"...Why an extender?: If the IR signal is not "read" the remote won't work and the USB port is in the back of the Shield...." Read more
Customers like the connectivity of the remote control. For example, they say it works with any remote, and some say it pairs nicely with their Harmony remote. Some mention it's compatible with a universal remote. Overall, most are happy with the connectivity and functionality of the product.
"I have been using Tivo DVRs since 2014. The remote control is fabulous, and DVR navigation of both Live and recorded cable Tv is great especially..." Read more
"...to find that after programming the Flirc it was able to fully control the Formovie Theater including power on/off...." Read more
"...Flirc (manufactureer)/Window Media Center (model) and the remote control worked right away. At least the fast forward did (first one to be tested!)..." Read more
"...I then realized that remote doesn’t send a constant pulse. This isn’t an issue with Flirc, this is the remote...." Read more
Customers like the range of the remote control. For example, they say it has a great IR range, is very sensitive, and picks up signals from a wide angle. Some say it's easy to setup and works as advertised.
"...The good:- The IR receiver is pretty good. Better than the one that I had built from parts for my old DVR.-..." Read more
"...The range is great the blaster is behind the TV but works perfectly with any key hit on the remote...." Read more
"...directly behind the center of my 55" TV, and somehow it picks up the IR signal from my remote literally no matter where I point the remote......" Read more
"...The range is incredibly good as well, in my case the Raspberry Pi is mounted on the back of an Insignia Roku TV that is mounted on an articulating..." Read more
Customers like the customization of the remote control. For example, they mention it's versatile, has great options to choose from, and has flexible programming options. Some appreciate the modular design and the variety of compatible devices.
"The device works, and is a modular design that I like...." Read more
"...It works as advertised, the quality is outstanding, and it's so versatile. It works amazing with my shield...." Read more
"...The only option is to pick a layout (for a keyboard)...." Read more
"...While the cost might seem high, the flexibility with this device looks pretty good...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the remote control. Some mention that it's easy to program, install, and setup, with an extremely simple API interface. That said, some say that the documentation is not very good and the lack of instruction for this product is a hassle.
"This was easy to install and setup once you find the download source. I can’t believe that a company would ship a product with zero information...." Read more
"...It's easy to programThe bad:- The product software seems like it was abandoned a half-dozen years ago...." Read more
"...The dongle was relatively easy to setup following the instructions online, and easily tied into my AV control system...." Read more
"...Hope this helps. It was a hassle setting it up as I did not know what I was doing. I pieced together items from the internet and got it figured out." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the remote control. Some mention it's a solid product, reliable, and the metal part feels premium. However, others say that both the software and the dongle were problematic.
"...The design, function, and build quality are exceptional. The software is very easy to use. I would highly recommend the Flirc USB." Read more
"...- After running the script, APT is reconfigured, but no software is actually installed...." Read more
"...It works as advertised, the quality is outstanding, and it's so versatile. It works amazing with my shield...." Read more
"...because they have all the keys mixed up, so it means the software if badly made/ designed or it just doesn't work with APPLE devices: if you select '..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the remote control. Some mention that it works great and is well worth the cost, while others say that it's a complete waste of money.
"...The trouble is it suffers from a frustrating, and for me nearly deal-breaking, fault - the narrow angle of line-of-reception or line-of-sight on..." Read more
"...but after living with it for a month I am 100% sure it was worth every single penny!!!..." Read more
"...The last thing I'll say is that I believe this unit is overpriced for what it is...." Read more
"...I highly recommend this FLIRC device. It's relatively cheap, super easy to use and, most importantly, it works right out of the box...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the buttons on the remote control. Some mention that the buttons respond quickly, and are programmed correctly. They say it has lots of options for custom button programming, and is excellent for use with Kodi on your Fire. However, others say that some buttons are completely unusable, and that it does not support holding buttons down.
"...And it can also set the buttons to do what you want them to do.. not what the manufacturer assigned." Read more
"...appear to work at first until you get to a screen where the OK button does not response. For example, entering the pin number of parental controls...." Read more
"...Many of the buttons seem to be programmed correctly, but one (the "home" button on the FireTV remote) will not record to any of the three..." Read more
"...Maybe 5% of the time, the button press does nothing, and a quick succession of button presses seems to miss some...." Read more
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I use the harmony hub using the simple remote. I do not use the iphone version as a remote control using bluetooth. If I did I would not need this USB device since the Shield has bluetooth. Since I don't use the iphone as a remote--the 16gb version of the Shielld and a Harmony Remote will not work without this FLIRC as it is no IR. I think the 500gb N. shield has IR built in...but am not sure.
These steps may not work for you; particularly if you have a different harmony remote than I do...and I am going off memory.
I also use mac OSX.
I plugged the FLIRC in my imac USB port. I downloaded the Flirc software. Once installed, the software auto checked for firmware updates. There was an update. the Flirc updated.
Once updated. I pulled the FLIRC out of the imac USB port.
I plugged in my harmony hub and used myharmony,com.
You need to add the FLIRC as a device. DO NOT ADD the Nvidia Shield as a device on the harmony for IR on the 16gb machine. It will do you no good. You have to pretend that the FLIRC is the N. Shield basically for the set up to the harmony if you are using IR.
Add device on the harmony.
Manufacture: FLIRC
Model #: Kodi
It should appear as a device now.
You have to now set up an activity for the FLIRC. (Remember, pretend this is the N. Shield in your mind)
Click Add activity
I clicked "additional watch tv"-- I then changed it to watch Nvidia in the next screen. On the hub and simple remote--this does not really matter what you call it except for identification purposes. You can call it whatever you want.
Click your set ups that you want...just make sure you select the FLIRC as one of you choices. I clicked the TV; receiver; and FLIRC. Make sure you click the TV as how to show the video. The rest is how ever your set up is. (HDMI 1; 2 ;3 etc.)
On the simple remote you have to set up the 3 buttons to power on activities. Click "buttons" from the main menu of the remote in myharmony and click which button you want for the Nvidia. Again- this is for the harmony hub using the simple remote.
Sync the remote.
Plug the harmony hub back in as if you are using it on your TV as normal.
Take a laptop so you are near the harmony hub and your Shield. Plug the FLIRC into your laptops' USB port. Open the FLIRC Software. You should see a remote on the screen. Grab your harmony simple remote. Once the FLIRC software is open--with the FLIRC in the laptops USB port--use your mouse to click the top left under "controllers". Find Nvidia Shield and select it. You should now see the Shields remote on the screen. Click go or start ( I cannot remember) and you will see a green light highlighting what the SHIELD REMOTE DOES. For example it will highlight the top of the arrow keys as "up" etc. when these are highlighted--you click on your HARMONY remote where you want it. I did up; down; side RT; side LT and center just like the Shield remote; For " Back" I clicked on the harmony what I use for the back key; and I clicked on the harmony "menu" key when it got to the home key on the Shield. (But you can program the keys whatever your preference. Once it is done that is it. You can save the settings onto your desktop if you want.
Unplug the FLIRC from the laptop USB port and plug it into the Nvidia shield's USB port.
Use your harmony simple remote.
NOTE: I had to use a usb extender on the N. Shield from the back to the front.; but some people report that it works fine without one. Why an extender?: If the IR signal is not "read" the remote won't work and the USB port is in the back of the Shield.
I tested it and everything works great. Hope this helps. It was a hassle setting it up as I did not know what I was doing. I pieced together items from the internet and got it figured out.
Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2024
While searching for a solution, I came across the FLIRC device. Since the Tivo remote can operate in radio frequency or in infrared modes, I decided to find out if I could operate the Tivo via the RF mode of the remote control, and when needed, I could operate the Samsung TV with Tivo remote in IR mode. Since the FLIRC already has a template for a PC keyboard, I decided to see if I could remotely control my Samsung TV via a wireless USB keyboard, and sure enough the PC keyboard was able to navigate the Samsung perfectly which gave me some confidence that programming the FLIRC to allow the TIVO remote to emulate a PC keyboard would allow me the functionality I was looking for.
I purchased the FLIRC device on Amazon along with a USB extension cable to mount the FLIRC in front of my Samsung TV so that the IR signals would not be obstructed. Once I received this tiny little device, I downloaded the FLIRC app onto my laptop and then plugged in the FLIRC into an open USB port on my laptop, and I quickly programmed it to accept IR signals from my Tivo remote.
This inexpensive little device is working perfectly, and I couldn’t be happier with this purchase.
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This is the procedure:
1. To set this up you need a computer and an infrared remote which is incompatible with any of the other equipment you use.
2. In my case I happen to have a programmable remote and I configured it to emulate an Xbox360 one (which is one of their recommendations).
3. Download the FLIRC app, install and run it up, plug the FLIRC into the computer (I had to use a normal USB to micro USB cable), and choose Amazon Fire in the app.
4. The app will prompt you to press the "^", "v", "<", ">", and a few more on the remote and then say it's done, then unplug the FLIRC from the computer.
5. Plug in the FLIRC between the Firestick's power cable and input and use it.
Vor kurzem wurde ich auf Flirc USB aufmerksam, und ich finde das System richtig genial! Im Prinzip hat der Erfinder die Universalfernbedienung vom anderen Ende her gedacht: Hier wird nicht die Fernbedienung programmiert, sondern der USB-Empfänger!
Ich nutze eine Fernbedienung meines zuvor genutzten Zidoo Z9X. Die Fernbedienung hat Tasten für alles, was ich für Kodi brauche. Die Programmierung des Empfängers habe ich an meinem Desktop-PC vorgenommen. Die Einstellungen werden im Flirc USB gespeichert und stehen dann an jedem Gerät, dass den Anschluss einer Tastatur über USB erlaubt, zur Verfügung. In der Flirc-Anwendung stehen schon ein paar Profile zur Verfügung, z.B. eben auch Kodi. Die Tasten geht man dann der Reihe nach durch, klickt also erst die in der Anwendung und danach die entsprechende der Fernbedienung, die diese Funktion künftig übernehmen soll. Anschließend habe ich noch mithilfe von "Full Keyboard" zwei Tasten der Fernbedienung für den Start der von mir benötigten Programme "Roon Bridge" und "Kodi" konfiguriert. Dazu habe ich die Icons der beiden Programme direkt rechts neben "Chat"-Icon platziert. Starten kann man die Programme dann mit "Win" + "1", bzw. "Win" + "2". Die Tastenkombinationen habe ich dann zwei geeigneten Tasten der Fernbedienung zugewiesen. Die ganze Einrichtung hat nicht länger als 15 Minuten gedauert.
So habe ich jetzt von der Bedienung her mein altes Zidoo-Mediaplayer-Feeling wieder! Es funktioniert wirklich super. Richtig toll wird es, wenn man den Flirc USB mit einer Universalfernbedienung kombiniert; dann kann man beispielsweise die Lautstärketasten mit den Codes für den Fernseher programmieren und sendet damit diese Befehle statt an den PC an den Fernseher. Meine Zidoo-Fernbedienung hat dafür ein paar programmierbare Tasten, so dass ich nun auch wieder mit nur einer Fernbedienung auskomme.
Der Flirc USB wird als Tastatur erkannt. Das bedeutet, dass man am PC (oder an einer Android-Box oder an einem Fire-TV oder, oder, oder) alles per Fernbedienung steuern kann, wofür es Tastenkürzel gibt. Bei Kodi beispielsweise ist quasi alles per Tastatur steuerbar.
Das System ist so einfach wie genial! Und letztendlich ist der Preis für den Flirc USB auch ausgesprochen fair. Ich bin froh, dass ich Flirc USB entdeckt habe und gebe das Teil nicht mehr her!
yo uso el ordenador para conectarlo a la pantalla de la TV así que es necesario yn mando a distancia que controle los controles del Mac que está junto al TV
esta solución fue perfecta:
Enchufar el dispositivo, descargar sofware y configurar un mando a distancia y funciona perfectamente
expectativas totalmente satisfechas